Description
A delicious Hawaiian chicken dish served with creamy coconut rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Minced ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 can Coconut milk
- 2 cups Jasmine rice
- 2 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- While chicken marinates, rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Grill marinated chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve chicken over coconut rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar.
- You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- For extra flavor, add lime juice to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Chicken, Coconut Rice, Grilled Chicken, Tropical Flavors